Local Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

2018 Schulich Leader – Are you are Schulich leader? Are you graduating high school this year, entering a STEM program at one of the Schulich partner universities (not medical practitioner). Do you meet at least 2 of the following criteria: financial need, excellence in academics, excellent leadership skills? If so, submit your resume to Student Services by January 15, 2018. Also, speak to one of your STEM teachers to get a teacher nomination. Notre Dame can select one nominee. Visit http://www.schulichleaders.com/application for details.

2017 Coats for Kids Scholarship (sponsored by Donnell Insurance) – $1000 for a student at a qualifying school. School criteria: to collect a minimum of 50 new or gently used coats (any size, must be clean and in good condition) between November 30 and December 15, 2017.
Recipient criteria – achieve at least B average in graduating year, must be attending College, University or trade school in September 2018, contributed to the well being of other students and the school, completed the 40 hours of community service, have not received any other scholarships or bursaries .If interested in applying, please submit a resume with cover letter indicating the scholarship you are applying for to Mrs. Little-Velianou in Student Services by Wednesday, November 15, 2107.

The Scholarship Report – search hundreds of province-wide and country-wide scholarships. The report is exclusively available to our students in PDF form and will be sent every second month using Remind. Please see your counsellor for a copy if you do not subscribe to Remind.

Students should continue to check this website, visit student services, and check their remind notifications for updates. Entrance scholarships are based on academic achievement and are given out automatically upon program entrance for most universities and colleges.

Scholarships/Awards – are generally based on grades, community involvement/services, leadership, innovation, or athletics

Bursaries/Grants – are generally based on financial need

Remember to:

Research other scholarships offered by the university or college that you are applying to. Check out eINFO for other opportunities. Ask your parent/guardian if their employment offers any awards, scholarships, or bursaries.

SCHOLARSHIPS

TD Scholarships For Community Leadership – available to students in their final year of high school. Minimum 75% average and exceptional community involvement. All documents must be received by November 17, 2017. Send by mail only – no fax or emails. Download an application at www.td.com/scholarships

Loran Scholarships – Oct. 18 deadline for school nominated applicants to apply. Oct. 25 deadline for direct pool applicants to apply. If you are seeking a school nomination (school can select up to 3 students) please submit your resume by Oct. 1 to Student Services. Details at loranscholar.ca

Scotiabank National Scholarship – Applications for the Scotiabank National Scholarship are now open! The scholarship will award fifteen (15) successful applicants a $5,000 Scholarship. If students apply by September 20, 2017 they’ll be entered for a chance to win† one (1) of five (5) $1,000 Early Bird Prizes.

Students will then have to answer the scholarship question: In 150 words or less, tell us what word, quote, or phrase best represents your life as a student and why. Scotiabank National Scholarship